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Horton Plains National Park from Ella City

Hike the misty grasslands, waterfalls, and cloud-forest trails of Horton Plains National Park on this private 9-hour tour from Ella.

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About this experience

Set out from Ella on this private 9-hour hiking tour to Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka's highest and most exposed plateau. The landscape is unlike anywhere else on the island — sweeping wild grasslands broken by dense cloud-forest patches, rocky outcrops, slender waterfalls, and mist-covered lakes. The trail rewards every step with dramatic scenery that shifts as the morning fog lifts. Participants must be aged 12 or over, and the tour is conducted in English throughout.

Lakpura includes lunch, refreshments, and energy slabs to keep you going on the trail, plus a qualified first aid officer for the full duration. Note that the park entrance fee, hotel pickup and drop-off, additional food or beverages, and gratuities are not included, so plan accordingly before you set off.

Duration9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age12 years
Ashan
Your tour planner

Ashan Executive

Have questions or want to customise this itinerary? Reach Ashan directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.

What’s included

Included

  • Lunch
  • Refreshments with energy slabs
  • First aid with qualified first aid officer

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Any additional beverages or food
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fee

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

Traveller reviews

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4.2 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.2 / 5 · 1,113 reviews
#1 of 9 things to do in Ohiya
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Good Exercise, Not worth the Price for Foreigners
My husband and I hiked Horton Plains National Park. We were advised to leave Nuwera Eliya at 5 AM, watch the sunrise along the way and start our hike around 7 AM which we did. It was cold but warmed up quite quickly on…
Shad0wstar · Mar 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Misty experience
25 $ to see a mud path, mist and rain everywhere. No animals nor panorama. If bad weather won't worth the price and the experience.. and no need to get up so early!
B5752QPmarcog · Feb 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Very nice
Quite a brisk walk but very nice to do. Lots of wildlife and beautiful views and waterfalls. Take into account decent stairs and stones that have to go up and down.
HanR21 · Jan 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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